As Lampard takes over at Derby, what happened to the rest of the 'Golden Generation'?

Frank Lampard became the new Derby County boss this week, and in doing so became one of very few of England's so-called 'Golden Generation' to have so far moved into management.

The era is recognised as having produced several great individual players, but England were unable to make them click enough as a team to challenge for honours. Here, we look at where Lampard's fellow Golden Generation stars have ended up.

Steven Gerrard in action for England.placeholder image
Steven Gerrard in action for England.
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